Nova Schools LaSalle

Villanova had their way with LaSalle on Sunday night at the Pavilion, beating the Explorers by 29 points (76-47).   The Wildcats, ranked #9 in the latest USA Today poll, never trailed and exposed LaSalle's lack of  a front court by outrebounding the Explorers 31-20.   

LaSalle's season shooting woes continued Sunday, as the team shot a paltry 32% from the field, including making only 46% of their free throws.  With the exception of Jordan Price, who is averaging 24 points per game, there are limited options for LaSalle on the offensive side.     Coach John Giannini's squad will be hard pressed to win 10 games this season.   Giannini was left a huge void when Steve Zack and Jerrell Wright graduated in the Spring.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel for the Explorers, as next season's team will have three transfers who become eligible.  They include 6'9" Demetrius Henry from South Carolina, 6'0" Pookie Powell from Memphis and 6'7" Ron Johnson from Syracuse.   All three should contribute heavily.

If Jordan Price returns for his Senior year, the 2016-17 squad should be a top tier Atlantic 10 team.